Run Rudolph Run
Chuck Berry Lyrics
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Run, run Rudolph, Randalph ain't too far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reeling like a merry go round
Said Santa to a boy "Child what have you been longing for?"
"All I want for Christmas is a rock and roll electric guitar"
And then away went Rudolph whizzing like a shooting star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa has to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reeling like a merry go round
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I'm reeling like a merry go round
Said Santa to a girl "Child what would please you most to get?"
"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"
And then away went Rudolph whizzing like a Saber jet
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I'm reeling like a merry go round
The song "Run Rudolph Run" by Chuck Berry is an upbeat rock and roll Christmas song that tells the story of Rudolph, Santa's favored reindeer, who is tasked with leading Santa's sleigh to town. The lyrics describe Rudolph as the "mastermind" compared to the other reindeer, and encourage him to run as fast as he can because Santa has to deliver presents to children all around the world on Christmas Eve. The song also highlights the desires of children during the holiday season, as Santa asks a boy what he wants for Christmas (a rock and roll electric guitar) and a girl what she wants (a baby doll that cries, sleeps, drinks, and wets).
The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with Chuck Berry's signature guitar riff leading into the lyrics about Rudolph and his speed. The second verse introduces the idea of Santa granting the wishes of children, with the boy and girl characters representing the many different desires that children have during the holiday season. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, brings together the urgency of Santa's mission with Rudolph's speed and agility. The final verse has Rudolph soaring through the sky like a jet as he hastens to deliver the children's gifts.
Overall, "Run Rudolph Run" is a fun and festive Christmas song that showcases Chuck Berry's musical talent and storytelling abilities. The upbeat tempo and memorable chorus make it a popular holiday tune that has been covered by many artists over the years.
Interesting facts about "Run Rudolph Run":
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Line by Line Meaning
Out of all the reindeers you know you're the mastermind
You are the most clever and strategic reindeer of them all.
Run, run Rudolph, Randalph ain't too far behind
Hurry, Rudolph! Randolph, another reindeer, is close on your tail.
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Quickly move, Rudolph, because Santa needs to get to the city.
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Santa must hurry and use the expressway to quickly reach his destination.
Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reeling like a merry go round
I feel dizzy and disoriented like I'm on a spinning carousel because of the rush.
Said Santa to a boy "Child what have you been longing for?"
Santa asked a young boy what he desires for Christmas.
"All I want for Christmas is a rock and roll electric guitar"
The boy wished for an electric guitar that can play rock and roll music.
And then away went Rudolph whizzing like a shooting star
Rudolph departed at high speed like an impressive shooting star.
Said Santa to a girl "Child what would please you most to get?"
Santa asked a young girl what she wants to receive as a present.
"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"
The girl requested a baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink, and urinate.
And then away went Rudolph whizzing like a Saber jet
Rudolph quickly departed like a very fast military aircraft called a Saber jet.
Run, run Rudolph, I'm reeling like a merry go round
I am feeling dizzy and disoriented like being on a spinning carousel because I am in a hurry.
Lyrics © ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Marvin Brodie, Johnny Marks
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Out of all the reindeers you know you are the mastermind
Run, run Rudolph, Randolph ain't too far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a boy child, "What have you been longin' for?"
"All I want for Christmas is a rock 'n' roll 'lectric guitar"
And then away went Rudolph whizzin' like a shootin' star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's has to make it in town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reelin' like a merry-go-round
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a girl child, "What would please you most to get?"
"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"
And then away went Rudolph, whizzin' like a Saber jet
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round.
Ranger Of The Order
They nailed it with this video. The retro comic style feels so right. I think Chuck would approve.
Robert GArcia
Steven Garcia
Run run Rudolph Santa 🎅 🎶 got to make it to town. So don't run too slow Rudolph or Chuck Berry will not get you a present for Christmas 👊🎅👊.
Sean Swinton
Reminds me of Saturday Morning cartoons! These would have been cool next to commercials between shows or on American Bandstand!
Billy Brooks
@Robert GArcia you
Henry Fredette
Nailed it? Oh yeah, except for there only being seven reindeer and Rudolph's nose isn't red.
Bernardo Markus Kampff de Melo
It looks cool as fuck!
Blaine McDonald
It's not a good Christmas time without Chuck
janie🍰
That is a fact
Kevin Leal
100%
Liz Filice
YES